wmctrl:tldr:956a6
The command "wmctrl -a ${window_title}" is used to activate a window with a specific title.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
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"wmctrl" is a command-line tool used for interacting with the X Window Manager. It provides various options to control windows, such as listing windows, activating windows, etc.
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"-a" is an option for the "wmctrl" command, which stands for "activate". It is used to activate a specific window specified by the window title.
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"${window_title}" is a placeholder for the actual title of the window you want to activate. It should be replaced with the desired window title in the command.
By running this command, the X Window Manager will activate the window with the provided title, bringing it to the foreground and making it the currently focused window.
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